A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that targeted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly lessen food allergy-related anxiety (FAA) for both children and parents.
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Your COVID-19 Facemask May Also Be Protecting You from Allergies
The end of summer means the beginning of fall allergy season. But you’ve probably already got at least one protective measure in place: your COVID-19 mask.
“Saharan Plume” Brings Additional Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation to Allergy Sufferers
Allergy and asthma sufferers may find their symptoms are more frequent and severe due to the “Sarahan Plume.”
With Social Distancing and Precautions, Your 4th of July Can Be Free of Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
COVID-19 will mean more planning to make the 4th of July fun and safe
Focused Allergy Treatment May be Your Best Bet for Managing Symptoms
Spring allergies can be tricky to treat because not everyone is allergic to the same things, even though symptoms may look a lot alike
Allergists Encourage Parents of Food Allergic Kids to Recognize Their Own Anxiety
Allergists advise parents of children with food allergies to to offer fact-based strategies in order to not increase their child’s concerns.
Infectious disease/international travel expert available to speak on Coronavirus
Christopher Chang, MD, PhD, MBA, is a an allergist-immunologist in California. Dr. Chang is the immediate past chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunolopgy Infectious Diseases and International Travel Committee. Dr. Chang is the medical director of…
Forty Percent of People with Peanut Allergies Can Eat Tree Nuts but Choose to Avoid Them
Nearly 90 percent of peanut-allergic individuals in the study could potentially tolerate almonds, but 33 percent preferred strict avoidance due to fear of an allergic reaction.
Prenatal and Early Life Exposure to Multiple Air Pollutants Increases Odds of Toddler Allergies
A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows a significant association between multiple prenatal and early life exposures to indoor pollutants and the degree of allergic sensitivity in 2-year-olds.
Allen Meadows Installed as ACAAI President
J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston on November 11.
Hidden Halloween Allergy and Asthma Triggers Are Truly Frightful
Peanuts in candy bars aren’t the only hidden allergens kids with allergies and asthma need to watch for to stay alert to Halloween frights.